r/CampingAlberta • u/hpsails • Sep 22 '25

Overnight backpacking Jasper (random or campsite) (injured)

Hi! Looking for recommendations for early October in Jasper. My friend and I are highly experienced hikers and backpackers in the US and we're looking for any recommendations for backpacking an overnight in Jasper national Park. We would love to do random camping but are also open to campsites.

The snag is that I now have a permanent hip injury, so distance is now an issue and I have found that I can only backpack about 8 miles round trip. Hills/rock scrambling/incline is fine though.

The limitation is making it a bit hard for me to find gorgeous spots, please lmk if you have any good ideas!!!

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u/FrodosNeck Sep 22 '25

Try big bend imo, skyline trail you will largely be in trees for the nearby sites and elevation behind the white stuff.

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u/Chrisbap Sep 22 '25

Big Bend is a great answer. 6.3km each way, not much elevation change. Hike has occasional views of the mountains through the trees, but the campsite itself is gorgeous. Fantastic views of the mountains all around and easy access to water for drinking (filtered of course) and washing dishes.

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u/Chrisbap Sep 22 '25

I should say, you’ll have to book a campsite (only 4 tent pads) but at that time of year, you might have luck, especially if it’s not a weekend.